My dad is really sick. It’s been almost 3 weeks since he started feeling awful. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and given some meds. He didn’t get better so he went back to the hospital to get checked out. They gave him a stronger med and sent him home again. Again he didn’t get better. On Sunday he went back to the hospital and was admitted. He’s been there since. It’s been tested and confirmed that he has pneumonia and swine flu. His blood oxygen level isn’t good, his lungs are full of fluid, and he needs to be on a ventilator. They are flying him from the local hospital by my family’s house to Salt Lake so he can get more intense treatment. His pneumonia and swine flu have developed into Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) which has a 50% mortality rate. Needless to say, we’re worried.
If you would, please take a moment to get on your knees, light a candle, do a ceremonial dance, or whatever it is your faith promotes and offer up a prayer for my dad. I don’t usually publicly ask for things like this but right now he could really use all the help he can get.
Thanks.
We’ll be thinking and praying for your family and hope all turns out well.
My cute “uncle”! I had no idea it had gotten this bad. We’ll definitely keep your awesome family in our prayers. We love them.
Oh honey, that’s so scary! Your cute dad! I’ll keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well. Along with your family. (((hugs)))
We said a prayer for him! Hope he gets better soon! Keep as updated!
I’m so sorry! We’ll definitely be praying for him and all your family. Keep us informed.
Will do! Hugs!
That is so scary. I will absolutely say a prayer for him. I hope he recovers! {{{{{hugs}}}}}
I don’t know him, but seriously, I started tearing in the car yesterday for you, for him. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
prayers going up right now!
Oh, HSF! I had no idea. He is for sure in our prayers! Please, please let me know if I can do anything for you. Praying for his speedy recovery!
I’m praying for your family HSF! May you have the strength you need during theses hard times.
HSF,
I am so sad to hear about your dad. He is such a great guy and a big part of good memories for me and my husband (he married us) He will be in our prayers as will your family!
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